The chief and people of Salma in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region have publicly distanced themselves from claims that the community has endorsed the operations of Adamus Resources Limited, insisting that their opposition to the mining company’s activities remains unc …
Adamus Resources Limited has denied allegations that one of its security officers shot and killed a suspected illegal miner at its AU Field concession at Salman in the Nzema East District, describing reports linking the company to the incident as false and unsupported by availabl …
Adamus Resources Limited has strongly denied allegations that one of its security officers shot and killed an individual suspected of being engaged in illegal mining at its concession in Salman in the Nzema East District. …
… Madam List, who holds the distinction of being recognised as the Most Outstanding Female Mining Entrepreneur in Africa, oversees a group of mining companies operating across West Africa, including Adamus Resources Limited, Northern Ashanti Mining Company Limited, Segala Mining Co …
… These include Adamus Resources Limited, Northern Ashanti Mining Company Limited, Segala Mining Company, Samira Hill Gold Mine and Poura Resources Limited. …
… One such initiative, the Accelerated Actions to Improve Maternal and Neonatal Survival (AAIMNS) programme implemented in Ellembelle District in partnership with Adamus Resources Limited, demonstrated the potential of strategic public-private collaboration in improving health outc …
… The latter is also a majority shareholder of Adamus Resources in Ghana. Société des Mines de Kofi is being accused of failing to pay the required tax to the state of Mali and multiple violations of the country’s mining and financial regulations. …
… The CEO further called for strict adherence to due process in handling the revocation of the Akango, Salman, and Nkroful mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited. …
… Adamus Resources and matters arising Meanwhile, the Chamber also addressed recent developments surrounding the revocation of mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. …
The Ghana Chamber of Mines says it remains committed to promoting environmentally and socially responsible mining practices despite growing controversy surrounding the revocation of the mining lease of Adamus Resources Limited. …
Adamus Resources Limited has welcomed Ghana's government decision to provide a pathway for resolving issues at the company's mine. The company, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and Minerals Commission will develop a twelve-month roadmap for mine turnaround, supervised by a six-member management team with equal representation from Adamus and Government.
Adamus Resources Limited has welcomed Ghana's government decision to provide a pathway for resolving issues at the company's mine. The company, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and Minerals Commission will develop a twelve-month roadmap for mine turnaround, supervised by a six-member management team with equal representation from Adamus and Government.
Adamus Resources Limited welcomes a government decision to provide a pathway for resolving issues at the company and restoring the mine to sustainable operations. Under an agreed framework, Adamus, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and the Minerals Commission will develop a twelve-month roadmap, with a six-member joint management team supervising implementation.
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended the government for progress in resolving a dispute involving Adamus Resources Limited, welcoming a 12-month roadmap and six-member joint management team aimed at reviving the mine and protecting jobs. The Chamber said the agreement demonstrates commitment to dialogue and protecting Ghana's mining sector, noting Adamus as one of Ghana's few indigenous large-scale mining operations.
The Presidency has directed the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Minerals Commission and Adamus Resources Limited to present a 12-month roadmap for turning around the Adamus mine, with a joint six-member management team comprising three government and three company representatives to supervise the process. The roadmap will address settling liabilities owed to the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Minerals Income Investment Fund, financial institutions and suppliers, and explore injecting fresh capital through additional equity partners.
Adamus Resources Limited has welcomed the government's decision to develop a 12-month roadmap to resolve challenges and restore the Adamus mine to sustainable operations. A six-member management team comprising three representatives from Adamus and three from government will oversee implementation of the collaborative turnaround programme.
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended the government's 12-month roadmap to restore operations at Adamus Resources Limited through a joint management team, calling it a positive signal for investor confidence and indigenous mining in the country.
The Government has agreed to a 12-month roadmap for Adamus Resources following policy dialogue initiated by IMANI with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister defended regulatory action against the company while remaining open to engagement if the company demonstrated commitment to addressing regulator concerns.
The Adamus Resources dispute reflects broader regulatory and environmental challenges in Ghana's mining sector. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister reported 8,900 hectares of forest reserves completely degraded, 258 arrests, and 200 excavators seized, while government proposes reducing large-scale mining lease duration from 30 to 20 years and strengthening mining communities' voice in licensing.
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has commended the government for an agreement to implement a 12-month roadmap to revive Adamus Resources Limited, a major indigenous mining operation, with support from a joint management team. The Chamber said the collaborative approach would help restore operations, protect jobs, and preserve the mine's contribution to government revenue and the mining value chain.
Government has granted Adamus Resources Limited a reprieve following revocation of its mining leases, directing the company and state regulators to produce a 12-month roadmap to restore the mine and resolve outstanding financial and operational challenges. A six-member management team with equal representation from Adamus and government will oversee implementation.
Adamus Resources Limited has agreed to develop a plan to settle outstanding liabilities to the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Minerals Income Investment Fund, and financial institutions as part of a 12-month roadmap to restore operations at the mine. A six-member management team with three government and three Adamus representatives will supervise the turnaround.
Government has granted Adamus Resources Limited a reprieve following revocation of its mining leases, directing the company and state regulators to produce a 12-month roadmap to restore the mine and resolve financial and operational challenges. A six-member management team with equal government and Adamus representation will oversee implementation.
The government will form a six-member management team comprising three representatives from Adamus Resources and three from government to supervise the company's mining operation turnaround under a 12-month roadmap agreed at the presidency. This follows the government's revocation of three of the company's mining leases and aims to restore operations at the indigenous large-scale mine.
The government has given mining firm Adamus Resources a fresh opportunity to revive operations after upholding the revocation of three of the company's mining leases. Under a new arrangement, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Minerals Commission and Adamus Resources will develop a 12-month roadmap including a six-member management team with equal representation from government and the company.
An Inter-Ministerial Review Committee confirmed that Adamus Resources Limited's mining lease revocation stems from unpaid taxes, royalties and Minerals Commission fees totaling approximately GH¢205.83 million plus US$2.56 million, alongside transfers of more than US$224.61 million to related parties between 2020 and 2024 that raise questions about lost state revenue.
A Ministerial Review Committee established by the Lands and Natural Resources Minister found that Adamus Resources Limited's mining lease revocation was driven by the company's failure to meet statutory financial obligations, including GHS86.78 million in royalties arrears, GHS119.04 million in tax arrears, and US$2.56 million in annual payments owed to the Minerals Commission.
Adamus Resources has challenged the government's revocation of its mining leases, saying it was not formally notified of material breaches or regulatory violations that could justify termination. The company's Head of Geology and Exploration acknowledged inspections by the Minerals Commission had identified issues requiring attention but stated Adamus took corrective measures whenever concerns were raised.
The Ghana Chamber of Mines is engaging Adamus Resources Limited and regulatory authorities following the government's decision to uphold revocation of the company's Akango, Salman, and Nkroful mining leases. The Chamber acknowledged government's mandate to enforce mining laws while stressing the importance of due process, fairness, and regulatory certainty, and expressed concern about the decision's potential impact on workers, contractors, and host communities.
The government has upheld the revocation of Adamus Resources' mining leases covering the Akango, Salman and Nkroful concessions in the Western Region, citing alleged breaches including unauthorised arrangements and regulatory infractions. Adamus has rejected the allegations and announced its intention to challenge the decision, arguing the process did not comply with the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006.
Joy Online's Newsfile programme discusses three high-profile governance issues: the IMF's report of US$1.7 billion in losses related to Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, which GoldBod disputes; allegations of bribery in a power transaction involving former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko; and the status of Operation Recover All Loot cases during legal vacation.
A Newsfile episode discussed three accountability issues: the IMF's reported US$1.7 billion in losses associated with Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, with GoldBod disputing the characterization as a loss; allegations of bribery in a US prosecution involving a former Goldman Sachs banker and a Ghanaian power transaction; and questions about the progress of the government's Operation Recover All Loot cases during legal vacation.
Joy Online's Newsfile programme will discuss three issues: the IMF's reported US$1.7 billion in losses from Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (with GoldBod disputing the characterisation), allegations of bribery in a Ghanaian power transaction involving a former Goldman Sachs banker, and the status of the government's Operation Recover All Loot cases during legal vacation.
A retired miner has argued that the government's revocation of Adamus Resources' mining leases should not be reversed simply because the company is Ghanaian-owned, and that local companies must comply with mining laws at the same standard as individuals charged with galamsey.
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources says the revocation of Adamus Resources Limited's mining leases was a regulatory action due to breaches of mining laws and financial obligations, not a prelude to selling the company or its assets. The Minerals Commission identified violations including mining outside designated areas without required permits.
Ghana's Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has clarified that its April revocation of Adamus Resources Limited's mining leases, following Minerals Commission findings of breaches of mining law and financial obligations, is not intended to facilitate the sale of the company or its assets. The revocation concerned the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases in the Western Region.
Adamus Resources Limited has rejected the government's decision to uphold the revocation of its mining leases, accusing the Lands and Natural Resources Minister of abusing his powers and disregarding procedures under Ghana's Minerals and Mining Act, 2006. The company describes the allegations against it as "unfounded, contrived and deliberately manufactured" and says the revocation was unlawful.
The government has upheld the revocation of Adamus Resources Limited's mining lease in the Ellembelle District over alleged breaches of mining operations terms and conditions. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister directed the Minerals Commission to take immediate administrative control of the mine after a ministerial review committee affirmed the breaches identified in an initial assessment.
The government has upheld the revocation of Adamus Resources Limited's mining leases and directed the Minerals Commission to take immediate administrative control of the mine to restore operations, ensure workers are paid, and address safety violations identified by the Minerals Commission.
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has upheld the government's revocation of Adamus Resources' mining lease at Salman in the Ellembelle District, following a Ministerial Review Committee assessment. The Minerals Commission has been directed to take immediate administrative control of the mine.
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has upheld the revocation of mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited following an independent committee review, following inspections that uncovered breaches of mining law including unauthorised assignment of mineral rights and mining outside permitted areas.